Aluminum chloride, anhydrous, granular, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Aluminum chloride is used as a catalyst for Friedel-Crafts acylation and alkylation of aromatic compounds. It is one of the most commonly employed Lewis acids for a wide variety of organic transformations. It catalyzes the ene reaction, polymerization and isomerization reactions. For example, it can be used for the synthesis of ethyl benzene which is a precursor for producing polystyrene. It can be used for producing dodecylbenzene, a key intermediate for detergents. It is useful in the production of anthroquinone, the presursor for dyestuffs. It is used in the synthesis of bis (arene) metal complexes, through Fischer-Hafner synthesis. Gattermann-Koch reaction employs aluminum chloride for introducing formyl group onto aromatic rings.

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Applications
Aluminum chloride is used as a catalyst for Friedel-Crafts acylation and alkylation of aromatic compounds. It is one of the most commonly employed Lewis acids for a wide variety of organic transformations. It catalyzes the ene reaction, polymerization and isomerization reactions. For example, it can be used for the synthesis of ethyl benzene which is a precursor for producing polystyrene. It can be used for producing dodecylbenzene, a key intermediate for detergents. It is useful in the production of anthroquinone, the presursor for dyestuffs. It is used in the synthesis of bis (arene) metal complexes, through Fischer-Hafner synthesis. Gattermann-Koch reaction employs aluminum chloride for introducing formyl group onto aromatic rings.

Solubility
Soluble in water, hydrochloric acid and ethanol. Slightly soluble in benzene.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Reacts violently with water with liberation of heat.

Specifications

• Melting Point: 190°C (sublimation)
• pH: 2.4
• Physical Form: Granules
• Quantity: 250 g
• UN Number: UN1726
• Merck Index: 14,337
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,hydrochloric acid and ethanol. Slightly soluble in benzene.
• Formula Weight: 133.34
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Odor: Pungent
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Density: 2.44
• Chemical Name or Material: Aluminum chloride, Anhydrous

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H314-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: ALUMINUM CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS
EINECSNumber	231-208-1
RTECSNumber	BD0525000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only